Month: May 2017

The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Goshen, Ind., have for years held a special place in the hearts of area residents for all the obvious reasons. But most in the area are well aware that those same fairgrounds have also become a home base for numerous recreation vehicle industry consumer events and […]

The St. Joseph County Council in Indiana will soon consider approving a tax break for a manufacturer of trailer hitches that plans to invest $2.5 million to expand its facility near here and create five jobs. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, during a May 9 public hearing, council members will consider approving a […]

Best Time RV is poised to open next month at the former location of Brewster’s Fine Foods in Point Roberts, Wash., and in addition, hopes to revive the eatery this year. The All Points Bulletin reported that Vice President Neal Klass, speaking from the company’s Las Vegas location, said they expect to be open May […]

Kevin Whelchel has joined Blue Ox as an outside sales representative serving dealers in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, according to a press release. Whelchel’s prior experience is in dealer sales as a parts associate and registered salesperson of RV parts, motorhomes, and trailers at dealerships in Virginia. “Kevin’s in-depth sales experience at two large […]

The Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) is currently accepting nominations for the 2017  Jim Barker Award.  According to a press release, the highly coveted award is RVAA’s highest honor, given to those who “truly exemplify service in the RV aftermarket industry.” Jim Barker originally developed the concept for RVAA in the late 1960s. The first […]

Park operators and vendors lauded last week’s annual Spring Meeting and Trade Show of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) as the best ever, according to an announcement from the organization. “This was the best TACO meeting we have attended,” Laurie Miller, manager of Braunig Lake RV Resort in the San Antonio area, wrote […]

Bobby J. Higgins, 77, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died April 23 surrounded by his loving family. Higgins was an entrepreneur in the RV industry from the 1960’s to 1993. He successfully started from scratch three RV businesses in Indiana’s Elkhart County, including Higgins-Delta Corp. and Cobra Industries Inc., while selling the firms to larger companies.  He was born Aug. […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 148 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000-pound weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is […]

(May 1, 2017) -- "We believe the marine industry is well-positioned for continued growth throughout all boat segments and this acquisition represents a growth opportunity in combination with Patrick's current marine portfolio of companies to further expand our presence as a key component supplier in the marine market," said Cleveland.